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Staff Opto-Mechanical Designer

United States, Mountain View 181000.00 - 290000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted March 22, 2026
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Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone. At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all.

Job Responsibility

  • Work with a world class R+D/Lidar team
  • Work on an FMCW lidar that can see farther and with higher resolution than any major player on the market
  • Work at a public company who is a leader in AV trucking that has launched NVO vehicles and is expanding their volumes
  • LIDAR is critical to company success and this position is valued and has high impact

Requirements

  • BS / MS in Mechanical/Opto-Mechanical Engineering and 7+ yrs of industry experience in Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years in Opto-Mechanical design
  • Proficient in CAD design - Catia preferred, not required
  • Prior experience in 2D drawing creation using GD&T
  • Prior experience creating mechanical parts that interface with electrical components (PCBAs, Sensors, etc.)
  • Exposure to component design for high volume manufacturing processes like injection molding, diecasting, and stamping
  • Exposure to designing for harsh environments including Shock/Vibration and temperature cycling with long term durability
  • Experience in troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of hardware systems
  • Strong presentation and documentation skills for participating in critical design decisions
  • Willingness to travel within the US and abroad as required (typically 3-4 times a year)

Nice to have

  • Experience with high power, high thermal density, and high speed electronics (for example, server / networking design, avionics design, etc)
  • Experience designing for mechanical control outlines (MCO) of printed circuit board assemblies
  • Experience with designing to Automotive standards, like ISO 16750 and similar
  • Experience going through an automotive PPAP process
  • Prior experience with High Volume/Contractor Manufacturers, including DFM/DFA, build support, and ECO processes
  • Background in electronics module packaging for integrated assemblies
  • Exposure or participation in DFMEA exercises

What we offer

  • annual bonus
  • equity compensation
  • benefits
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